Automated lacing for softballs and baseballs
US5683317A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 30, 1995 |
| Grant date | Nov 4, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 30, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2102/182
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A system and method for fabricating a ball comprising the steps of supporting a spherical core with unlaced covers thereover. Rotating the core upon a first axis to move a portion of the covers through a lacing zone. Lacing the portion of the cover moved through the lacing zone. Rotating the core upon a second axis to move an additional portion of the cover through the lacing zone. Lacing the additional portion of the cover moved through the lacing zone.
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